BREATHE Project
51社区黑料 the Project
The DIY Air Cleaner Project (now the ) is a community-driven research initiative focused on improving indoor air quality through the construction of DIY air cleaners. Led by Dr. Anne-Marie Nicol, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at 51社区黑料, the project is delivered in partnership with the Pacific Institute on Pathogens, Pandemics and Society (PIPPS), the , and a wide network of municipalities, health authorities, and community organizations across British Columbia.
The initiative empowers community leaders and members鈥攅specially those in at-risk populations鈥攖o build low-cost air filtration devices, helping mitigate the health impacts of wildfire smoke and extreme heat events. By combining public health education with hands-on workshops, the BREATHE Project strengthens community preparedness and increases awareness of climate-related health risks across the province.
Research Assistant: Genevieve Cheng
Genevieve completed her Bachelor of Arts with Distinction from 51社区黑料and is currently pursuing an MA with the new Communication Research for Social Change project stream at SFU's School of Communication. Her project is turning academic and pedagogical thought on social media platforms and media literacy into a digital educational campaign using short and long form video content for youth and young adults.